Flying from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know
Colombo's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Colombo ten hours 30 minutes ahead of Houston.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your IAH to CMB flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between IAH and CMB:
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight is Rs133,891. A round-trip fare is currently Rs303,147. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from IAH to CMB. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from IAH to CMB.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
IAH's address is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Of all flights departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 78.42% land on time at their destination.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Houston. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 50 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near IAH? If you're catching an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
If you're arriving on a late George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near CMB:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt and explore beyond Colombo's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Bandaranaike International Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Colombo. The drive time takes about 40 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
The quietest month for a flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is April, while February is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Colombo based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport for March if you want to go to Colombo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 33ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IAH to CMB in January. Temperatures average between 22ºC and 32ºC then.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
Colombo has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Sri Lanka you'll want to see. About 18 kilometres south of Colombo, a visit to Moratuwa will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Boat House, Angulana Beach and Dilmah Conservation One Earth Arboretum.
Jaffna is another essential stop in Sri Lanka and is around 306 kilometres north of Colombo. No journey is complete without visiting Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.
